Research & Analysis
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April 25, 2023
Article
National Inventory Report suggests Canada’s climate policies are starting to work
Emissions are declining but Canada needs to pick up the pace to achieve 2030 climate targets![Portrait of Courtney Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/courtney-24.jpg?itok=lTQgUifj)
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April 6, 2023
Article
Buildings need to be part of Canada’s climate adaptation strategy
Retrofits play a role in not only decarbonizing buildings, but adapting them for increasingly extreme weather![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
February 10, 2023
Media Release
Federal retrofit programs a great step for decarbonizing buildings
Announcement a significant step toward investment needed for deep retrofits and electrification in Canada![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
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January 18, 2023
Op-ed
Canada needs a better approach to net-zero home renovations
Incentive programs need to meet homeowners where they are and set them on a path to zero-carbon homes![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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July 20, 2022
Article
Remote communities transitioning to clean energy need better housing
Governments must prioritize energy efficiency to successfully reduce diesel dependency![Portrait of Emily He](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/emily-24.jpg?itok=Lep6MNrI)
April 26, 2022
Media Release
Ontario’s top climate policies for the 2022 election
Pembina Institute recommends provincial policies that will prepare the province for the energy transition![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
March 29, 2022
Media Release
2030 Emissions Reduction Plan is a turning point for climate action
Success now hinges on rigorous implementation of the policies outlined in the plan![Portrait of Simon Dyer](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/simon-24.jpg?itok=0aqAMjAv)
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November 9, 2021
Op-ed
No better time to invest in an electric future
An interconnected net-zero grid optimizes Canada’s energy strengths beyond provincial borders![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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July 15, 2021
Media Release
Heat waves fuel urgency to retrofit homes and buildings
Pembina Institute report finds building retrofits could create 200,000 jobs, generate $48 billion in economic development, and slash carbon emissions![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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June 23, 2021
Publication
Letter to NRcan re energy efficient appliances
Supporting the proposed Amendment 17 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
June 22, 2021
Media Release
Cutting the commute, and the carbon
Pembina Institute research investigates the potential climate benefits of working from home![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
May 27, 2021
Media Release
Federal energy efficiency grant for homeowners falls short on funding, program design
Pembina Institute reacts to the launch of the Canada Greener Homes Grant![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
May 26, 2021
Media Release
Demonstration projects to make existing homes safer, more energy-efficient, less polluting
Pembina Institute joins BC Housing, Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation, City of Vancouver, BC Non-Profit Housing Association to issue request for proposals![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)